There’s a host of reasons to explore a creative side, as well as the picturesque Swansboro waterfront, at the Swansboro Arts by the Sea Festival. This unique and day-long festival has a wealth of activities, entertainment and enticements for everyone in the family, and with plenty of food, crafts, children’s activities, shopping opportunities and more, the festival is sure to be a highlight of any Crystal Coast vacation.
Beaufort may be best known as a cool and coastal small town, but a trip to this barely inland community can also easily entail a day at the beach, which means that beachcombers are just a shell’s throw away from a full morning or afternoon of...
Welcome to Summer Shade. Appreciate your ideal home base for beach days, sound side sunsets, and simple coastal living! Centrally located between the beach and the sound, on one of Emerald Isle's best kept secrets, a peaceful shady street lined...
Feel the ideal coastal hideaway at this delightfully appointed oceanfront condo in Pine Knoll Shores. Designed for comfort, relaxation, and sweeping vistas, this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom getaway offers an ideal setting for families, couples...
Founded as the world's first hang gliding school in 1974, Kitty Hawk Kites has grown into a beloved retail and outdoor recreation venture with more than 28 locations up and down the east coast! With more than 50 years of teaching the world to fly...
Sea Spray East is New for 2026 Sand Castle Oceanfront Duplex, 6 BR, 7 B per side. K * Q * Q * Q * Q * 2S. Sand Castle Club linen service with beds made and No Worries Triple Sheeting. This fresh duplex offers mirror-image luxury on each side and is...
Visitors of all ages will have a blast at this destination that is designed for great times along the Crystal Coast shoreline. Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf and Raceway is situated in the centrally located beach community of Salter Path, and...





